Books Sputnik Sweetheart by Murakami Haruki (Author)

"Sputnik Sweetheart" by Haruki Murakami is a surreal and emotional novel exploring themes of unrequited love, loneliness, and the complex nature of human connections. The story is narrated by a young elementary school teacher known only as "K," who is secretly in love with a free-spirited aspiring writer named Sumire.

Sumire experiences love for the first time when she meets Miu, an older, sophisticated woman. Their relationship sparks significant changes in Sumire's life, but also leads to mysterious consequences when Sumire mysteriously disappears during a trip to a Greek island with Miu.

The novel blends reality with the supernatural and subconscious, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. It examines the loneliness and longing between the characters—the narrator loves Sumire, Sumire loves Miu, and Miu is emotionally distant—highlighting the difficulties of true connection.